About this role
Produce Clerk – Barbur World Foods
Portland, OR
World Foods is hiring a Produce Clerk to join our team at our Barbur location . If you have a passion for great food and enjoy creating beautiful produce displays, this is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, food-focused environment.
As a Produce Clerk, you will help maintain an attractive and well-stocked produce department while ensuring that only the highest-quality products are available to our customers. You will work alongside a supportive team that takes pride in great customer service and high food quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain visually appealing produce displays
- Rotate product to ensure freshness and quality
- Receive deliveries and verify orders with the Produce Manager
- Remove and log items that do not meet quality standards
- Maintain organized back-stock areas
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Assist customers with product questions and recommendations
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Qualifications
- 6+ months of produce, grocery, or similar retail experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and presentation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Dependable and punctual
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
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Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs as needed
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching overhead
- Ability to see at near and far distances and respond to a variety of sounds
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Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Optional health, dental, and vision insurance
- Optional short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible paid time off that increases with tenure
- 50% discount at the deli
- 20% discount on all other store items at both World Foods locations
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Location:
Barbur World Foods
Portland, OR
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in a retail, grocery, or produce environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
- Passion for high-quality food and local/international culinary products
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Capabilities Requirements
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching overhead
- Ability to see at near and far distances and respond to a variety of sounds